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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.20, 33.25 and 14.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.20, 33.25 and 14.97 is: 22.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.20 : 33.25 = 14.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.20/33.25 = 14.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.20x = 33.25 × 14.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.20x = 497.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497.68/22.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.42

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